Katelyn Gonzalez
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Adaptable Registered nurse with extensive work experience in the critical care setting at a Level 1 trauma center. Highly skilled in communication with providers and members of the care team in order to provide exceptional, evidence-based patient care and advocate for patient safety. Pursuing a Doctorate in Nursing Practice in order to continue personal growth and knowledge within the medical field while providing education and care to future patients and colleagues. Dedicated to becoming a competent, open-minded, and well-rounded provider.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse
University of Utah Hospital, Medical ICU
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate, evidence-based treatment while managing rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Frequently practice and perform BLS and ACLS in nurse-led code situations while maintaining composure and calm.
- Train new hires to provide compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care of critically ill patients with confidence and efficiency. Instill in them the importance of life-long learning and curiosity
- As Charge Nurse, manage the staffing and patient flow of admissions and discharges in the 25-bed MICU through effective and concise communication with providers and house supervisors
- Supervise all staff RNs and assistants to ensure safe patient care while creating a safe learning environment
- Assist physicians in sterile procedures and moderate sedation procedures by ensuring sterility, monitoring vital signs, and administering ordered medications.
- Frequently float to other units such as the Burn trauma ICU, CVICU, Surgical ICU, and Neuro ICU to provide nursing care to patients on those units
- As a member of the MICU Practice Council, solicit feedback from unit staff and management to improve patient care, improve workflow, and facilitate best-practices. Coordinate provider-led education opportunities for staff, improve unit sustainability through reducing waste, and address staff concerns on a one-on-one basis.
- As founder of the Culture Club, coordinate meetings with club members, and collaborate with management on ways to improve unit morale and create a positive, collaborative culture for staff.
Assistant Professor and Lab Coordinator
Brigham Young University
08.2022 - Current
- Teach groups of 10 or more students the essentials of critical care nursing including topics of hemodynamics, ventilators, blood gas interpretation, EKG interpretation, Neuro assessment and interventions, and ACLS algorithms and medications
- Facilitate and co-write simulations for student learning on the topics of ARDS, Neuro decline and interventions, Multiple patient prioritization, and Shock
- Write and grade student pre-lab work and quizzes for assessment of their knowledge
Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse
Promise Hospital Of Salt Lake
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Manage the staffing and patient flow of admissions and discharges through effective and concise communication with providers
- Supervise all staff RNs and assistants to ensure safe patient care while creating a safe learning environment
- Manage patient complaints, and staff issues with emotional intelligence, being sure that all parties feel heard and valued while finding a solution to the problem
- Serve on the best practices committee, dedicated to providing safer, and more holistic care for the patients. Meet with management to find solutions to unit issues and create new policies and facilitate education for staff in order to provide better care
- Collaborate with team members to provide the best care for patients on both the Medical/Surgical Unit and the High Observation (Trach/Vent) Unit
- Train new hires and student nurses to provide compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care with confidence and efficiency
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University
Undergraduate coursework and prerequisites for Nursing - undefined
Brigham Young University
Skills
- Intelligent and respectful leader
- Receptive to feedback and opportunities for personal growth
- Effective communicator and collaborator
- Prioritizes tasks promptly and effectively
- Resourceful and creative problem solver
- Advocates for best practices with emotional intelligence and professionalism
Certification
● Registered Nurse, State of Utah Department of Commerce: Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. License #10386815-3102 under interstate compact. Valid 6/14/2017-01/31/2025
● Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah for BLS and ACLS renewed quarterly.
● Critical Care Registered Nurse, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
● Moderate sedation certified
Community Engagement
- Primary children volunteer work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints January 2022-Present
- Intermountain Medical Center Junior Volunteer 2008-2013
- Frequent first-aide Volunteer at numerous community and church-based events 2015-2023
Timeline
Assistant Professor and Lab Coordinator
Brigham Young University
08.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse
University of Utah Hospital, Medical ICU
08.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse
Promise Hospital Of Salt Lake
08.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University
Undergraduate coursework and prerequisites for Nursing - undefined
Brigham Young University
● Registered Nurse, State of Utah Department of Commerce: Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. License #10386815-3102 under interstate compact. Valid 6/14/2017-01/31/2025
● Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah for BLS and ACLS renewed quarterly.
● Critical Care Registered Nurse, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
● Moderate sedation certified
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